Sunday, September 27, 2015 Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost & First Sunday of Luke

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1 C h u r c h C a l e n d a r Saint Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church Sunday, September 27th: Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost 1 Year Memorial Service for Charles Slemon Church School Luncheon following Liturgy Wednesday, September 30th: 7:00PM Bazaar Committee Meeting Sunday, October 4th: Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost 25 Year Celebration for Robert (Bobby) Shwaery 20 Week Club-Grand Prize Drawing Wednesday, October 7th: 9:30am Ladies Cooking Date Fingers Saturday, October 10th: 9:30am Ladies Cooking Sfeeha Wednesday, October 14th: 9:30am Ladies Cooking Kaik (Braided) Friday, October 16th: 8pm-1am-Hafle at Parish Center Saturday, October 17th: 9:30am Ladies Cooking Nut Mamoul Sunday, October 18th: Vision Building Workshop following Liturgy at the Parish Center Wednesday, October 21st: 9:30am Ladies Cooking Birds Nest & Nomoura Wednesday, October 28th: 9:30am Ladies Cooking Graybee Friday, October 30th: 9:30am Ladies Cooking Trayed Baklava Saturday, October 31st: 9:30am Ladies Cooking Rolled & Date Baklava Friday, November 6th Sunday, November 8th: St. Mary Annual Holiday Bazaar Cemetery Plots If you wish to purchase a cemetery plot at Walnut Hill Cemetery, the cost is $1,000. Please contact Ed Ayoub for more information or to purchase a plot. Sunday, September 27, 2015 Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost & First Sunday of Luke

2 Saint Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church 249 High Street, Pawtucket, RI Phone (401) Fax: (401) Web site: His Grace Bishop JOHN, Auxiliary and Bishop of the Diocese of Worcester and New England V. Rev. Father Elie Estephan 395 Brown St.-Unit 2, Attleboro, MA Cell- 1-(240) Attention All Parents: Please bring your children to the Liturgy before Church School. Church School starts every Sunday following communion (Approx. 11:15am). S t. M a r y C h u r c h S c h o o l N e w s A Church School Luncheon will be held today following Liturgy. Schedule of Services Sunday: Orthros (Matins) 8:45 a.m. Church School 11:15 a.m. Enter in Quietness, Rest in Prayer, Worship in Reverence, Depart in Peace to Serve A Note Regarding Holy Communion: Since we understand Communion to mean that we have all things in common, sharing an identical faith, only those who are members of the Orthodox Church and who have prepared themselves through prayer, fasting, and recent confession may participate in Holy Communion. We invite all, however, to partake of the blessed bread which is distributed at the dismissal. Confessions are heard by special appointment. The Eucharistic fast begins at midnight on Saturday and ends with the receiving of Holy Communion. Please see Fr. Elie if you have any questions or for inquiries on how to become a full member of the Church. Parish Council 2015: President: Joe Samra III (Fellowship) Vice-President: Salwa Khoury (Ladies Society) Secretary: Cindy Hayes Treasurer: Fadia Kabak Council Members: Charles Abosamra, Emad Amirhom, Edward Ayoub, Scott Barnes, Cory Dupont, Janice Hallal (Choir), Lorice Hallal, Steven Kilsey Jr., Holly Lazieh, Jamie Mitri, Walid Nakhoul, Elmer Stanley (Church School) **Please feel free to contact Joe Samra III (401) / joesamra@gmail.com or any member of the Parish Council with any questions or concerns** *****2015 RAFFLE/ 20 WEEK CLUB***** (1) $50.00 Prize each week (2) Grand Prize of $1,000 to be drawn on October 4th during Coffee Hour. (*Please note date change) WINNERS: Week 1- Scott Barnes $50 Week 2- Steven Kilsey $50 Week 3 Rebecca Samra $50 Week 12 Steven Kilsey $50 Week 4 Fred Hallal $50 Week 13 Todd Kilsey $50 Week 5 Lisa Ayoub Parent $50 Week 14 Scott Barnes $50 Week 6- Diana Hashway $50 Week 15 Jamie Mitri $50 Week 7 Adele Shwaery $50 Week 16 Mary Mechrefe $50 Week 8 Teresa Haddad $50 Week 17 Melanie Kilsey $50 Week 9 Fadi Samaan $50 Week 18 Christopher Smith $50 Week 10 Lisa Ayoub Parent $50 Week 19 Scott Barnes $50 Week 11 Sue Ayoub $50 Week 20 Tawfik Hawwa $50

3 O r t h o d o x V o c a b u l a r y Time Time: the familiar word but transfigured by biblical revelation and liturgical experience. The economy of salvation includes several times : the beginning of time, the course or unfolding of time (beginning with the promise), the fullness of time (see Gal 4:4), the last times (or eschatological times), which are the time of the Church and the liturgy, and, finally, the consummation or fulfillment of time (the second coming of the Lord). The language of the Bible also distinguishes decisive moments (kairoi) within the time of the economy; see Chapter IV, note 3. On the new time begun by the resurrection of Christ and its sacramental celebration see Chapter XIII. From the Fathers: Find out how much God has given you, and from it take what you need; the remainder which you do not require is needed by others. The excesses of the rich are the necessities of the poor. ~Blessed Augustine Fall Hafle Friday, October 16th 60 St. Mary Way, Pawtucket, ri Doors open at 8pm * Dinner 8:30 Admission: $60 ~ VIP $75 Children between $25 NO Children under 12 For tickets contact: Fr. Elie (240) or Tony Kabak (401) Sunday, September 27, 2015 Seventeenth Sunday After Pentecost & First Sunday of Luke Troparion of the Resurrection: Tone 8 From the heights Thou didst descend, O compassionate One, and Thou didst submit to the three-day burial, that Thou might deliver us from passion; Thou art our life and our Resurrection, O Lord, glory to Thee. Troparion of the Dormition: Tone 1 In giving birth, Thou didst keep Thy virginity and in thy repose, Thou didst not forsake the world, O Theotokos, for Thou art the mother of life, and Thou didst pass over into life; and through thy intercession from death Thou dost redeem our souls. Kontakion for Ordinary Sundays: Tone 2 O protection of Christians that cannot be put to shame, mediation unto the Creator most constant, O despise not the suppliant voices of those who have sinned; but be thou quick, O good one, to come unto our aid, who in faith cry unto thee: Hasten to intercession, and speed thou to make supplication, thou who dost ever protect, O Theotokos, them that honor thee

4 Epistle II Corinthians 6:16-7:1 Vow ye and pay the Lord your God. In Judah is God known. The Reading is from Saint Paul's Second Letter to the Corinthians. BRETHREN, we are the temples of the living God; as God said, "I will live in them and move among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Therefore come out from them, and be separate from them, says the Lord, and touch nothing unclean; then I will welcome you, and I will be a father to you, and you shall be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty." Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, and make holiness perfect in the fear of God. Gospel Luke 5:1-11 At that time Jesus was standing by the lake of Genesaret. And he saw two boats by the lake; but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into one of the boats, which was Simon's, he asked him to put out a little from the land. And he sat down and taught the people from the boat. And when he had ceased speaking, he said to Simon, "Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." And Simon answered, "Master, we toiled all night and took nothing! But at your word I will let down the nets." And when they had done this, they enclosed a great shoal of fish; and as their nets were breaking, they beckoned to their partners in the other boat to come and help them. And they came and filled both boats, so that they began to sink. But when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord." For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not be afraid; henceforth you will be catching men." And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him. Coffee Hour Sponsorships The Parish Council has decided to implement a new system to organize our coffee hours. There are two ways to handle this: when a couple, family, or an individual decides to sponsor the coffee hour, you may do it on your own which entails purchasing the pastry & juice, making the coffee, setting up the table, and cleaning up. The second option is to donate $ to the church so that a Parish Council member will handle the coffee hour on your behalf. Please make check to St. Mary Church for coffee sponsorship and earmark Coffee Hour. If you would like to sponsor a coffee hour, please call the church office and speak with Sheryl. ** ALL Coffee hour s will now be held at the Parish Center following Liturgy.** Date: Sponsored by: Sponsored for: September 27th St. Mary Church Church School Luncheon October 4th St. Mary Church Celebration for Bobby Shwaery October 11th Open for sponsorship October 18th Open for sponsorship October 25th Open for sponsorship November 1st Open for sponsorship November 8th No Coffee Hour 2015 Holiday Bazaar November 15th Open for sponsorship November 22nd Open for sponsorship December 6th Open for sponsorship December 13th Open for sponsorship December 20th Open for sponsorship December 27th Open for sponsorship January 3, 2016 Open for sponsorship January 10, 2016 Open for sponsorship January 17, 2016 Open for sponsorship January 24, 2016 Dr. Zeyad &Norma Morcos Elias Morcos (Memory) January 31, 2016 Open for sponsorship February 7, 2016 St. Mary Church Annual Meeting

5 One Year Memorial Service A One Year Memorial Service is being offered for the servant of God Charles Slemon by The Slemon Family. Schedule for Bazaar Cooking: Wednesday, October 7th: 9:30- Date Fingers Saturday, October 10th: 9:30 Sfeeha Wednesday, October 14th: 9:30 Kaik (Braided) Saturday, October 17th: 9:30 Nut Mamoul Wednesday, October 21st: 9:30 Birds Nest & Nomoura Wednesday, October 28th: 9:30 Graybee Friday, October 30th: 9:30 Trayed Baklava Saturday, October 31st: 9:30 Rolled & Date Baklava Assessment Fee Vision Building Workshop October 18th Everyone is welcome and encouraged to help with the cooking! Come help us in making these delicious foods for our Bazaar. The St. Mary Parish Council wishes to kindly remind the Faithful to send in their Archdiocese Assessment of $125 made out to St. Mary Church. Please help us to be able to meet our obligations to the Archdiocese. Are you interested in planning for the future of St. Mary's? Do you have concerns on how we will get there? Please be sure to save the date for a Parish Workshop on Sunday, October 18th directly following liturgy (a light lunch will be served). The workshop will be lead by Archdiocese professional Richard Robbat. If you recall, the council already began this future shaping process - we completed our mission and are excited to continue the process with the parish at large. May God grant him peace and may his memory be eternal PRAYERS ARE BEING OFFERED FOR GOOD HEALTH AND BLESSING OF: April Gentes Robert Offered by: George & Sandra Matook The Slemon Family Offered by: Nabil & Salwa Khoury Donald, Daniel & Sarah Hayes Offered by: Cindy Hayes Mary Massiwer Maureen, Paul & Mary Gurghigian Mary, Bill, Bill Jr. & Jon Franklin Diane Andrew & Paul Burnier Laura, Jim & Noelle Arrighi John & Patricia Massiwer & Danielle Jordan Barbara Hayes Richard Nolan Sherry Abraham-Morrow Judy & Russell Fortier Offered by: Cindy Hayes & Children Ellie Corraro Allan Howard & Family Evelyn Ayoub & Family Gary Atamion & Family Kathy Jackson & Family Lisa & Marc Parent Offered by: Ed & Sue Ayoub Marie Morcos Offered by: Zeyad, Norma & Elias Morcos Very Reverend Fr. Constantine & Khouria Sharon Nasr & Family Charles & Gail Slemon & Family Cindy, George & Michael Antypas Offered by: Elaine Gauthier Bill & Mary Lou Catelli The Slemon Family The Nasr Family The Antypas Family Louis Slemon Offered by: Elaine Swistak Dennis, Tatum & Ella Loomis Allyson Loomis Offered by: Donna Slemon

6 PRAYERS ARE BEING OFFERED IN LOVING MEMORY OF: Fred Hashway Jr. Offered by: Elaine Wilbur Charles Slemon Offered by: Charles & Francine Robat & Girls Louis Slemon Brian, Christine & Emma Gilmore Charles (1yr.) and Anna (30yrs.) Slemon Our Family and Friends Offered by: The Slemon Children, Grandchilden & Great-Grandchildren Louis Corey Offered by: The Al-Dajani Family Charles Agaty Offered by: William & Louise Osborn Charles Slemon Offered by: Patricia & Steve Kilsey Melissa Kilsey Nabil & Salwa Khoury Fred, Adele & Robert Shwaery George & Sandra Matook Elaine Gauthier Bill & Mary Lou Catelli Nabil & Gloria Baalbaki & Family ONLINE BULLETIN Edward Hallal Sr. George Hallal Offered by: Lorice Hallal Mary Kandalaft Joyce Kandalaft Offered by: Elie Kandalaft Charles Slemon Offered by: Marwan, Rosemary, Jihad & Chadia Al-Dajani Don Hayes John Massiwer Tom Andrew Charles Slemon Fred Hallal Offered by: Cindy Hayes & Children Bob Carraro Eddie Corraro Charles Buddy Howard Wendy Howard Charles & Peg Howard George Ayoub Harold Bousada Roger Eysie Offered by: Ed & Sue Ayoub Charles & Anna Slemon Offered by: Elaine Swistak The Bulletin is available online on our website at: S t. M a r y T e e n S O Y O N e w s a n d E v e n t s Attention All Teens (12 years and older) *** Come and join The St. Mary Teen SOYO Youth Group *** Upcoming events: Church News & Organization Activities October is Youth Month Thanksgiving Baskets Bazaar Booth St. Mary Liturgical Choir The St. Mary Liturgical Choir welcomes new members to join its Ministry of Sacred Music. Anyone interested in joining the choir (whatever their level of musical experience) are asked to contact the choir director Dawn (401) or her: daboukari@gmail.com Contact Cory Dupont for more information (401) or cory_dupont@yahoo.com Youth Group Hike and Cookout On Saturday, October 3rd, Cory and the Youth Group of St. Mary s, and anyone else who wishes to join us, will be heading to Burlingame State Park and Campground for a day of hiking, cooking out, and fellowship with one another. We will meet at the Parish Center for 9AM and depart from there. All those attending are encouraged to wear appropriate clothing for outdoor hiking in the Fall (e.g. comfortable footwear, sweatshirts, long pants, etc.)

7 25 Year Celebration Please join us in honoring Robert (Bobby) Shwaery as he celebrates 25 years as an Alter Server for St. Mary Church. Bobby started in 1990 as an Alter Server under the guidance of Fr. Timothy. Throughout his 25 years of serving the lord, he served on the altar with Fr. Leonard, Fr. Isaac, and most recently with Fr. Elie. As a special THANK YOU to Bobby, we will be having a celebration on Sunday, October 4th at the Parish Center following Liturgy in his honor. A menu of hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, fruit, ice cream, coffee and deserts will be offered free of charge to all parishioners. Please come join us in thanking Bobby for his continued dedication to our church!

8 The Bazaar Committee has started its preparations for the 2015 Bazaar to be held at the Parish Center November 6th, 7th, 8th. Your generous support and participation are needed to help ensure the success of this annual event for our church and community. Please contact the chair Charlotte Mitri (401) The first Bazaar Committee meeting was held and we had a great turn-out. Thanks to all who attended! Everyone is busy preparing for our biggest fundraiser of the year.so please consider helping whether it be behind the scenes or front-line on the days of the bazaar...we need your help! Flyers are available. We need help with distributing flyers and yard signs please contact Charlotte. The next meeting will be held Wednesday, September 30th at 7pm in the church hall. EVERYONE is invited to attend. Please help make this years Bazaar a success!!!! **The Bazaar Committee is looking for new items for the Penny Social table. Please give items to Charlotte or drop off at the Church Office.** ANGEL RAFFLE Only 100 Tickets being sold! TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!! First Prize: $2,500 * Second Prize: $1,500 * Third Prize: $1,000 Drawing will be held at the Bazaar on Friday, November 6th. Thank you for your support!